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( Natural News ) Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have been a hot button issue for many years now. More and more, consumers are turning to non-GMO, organic options; the entire organic industry has been expanding at a rapid pace for the last decade….
( Natural News ) Radiation is a major threat to human health, and in our ever-evolving digital world, it is becoming a bigger threat than ever before. When most people hear the word “radiation,” they think of nuclear disaster, whether it be a nuclear…
Brain foods like eggs, avocado, almonds and blueberries are not only delicious, they’re what to eat for a fit mind! What you eat today can affect your brain now and later. Whether that’s a positive or negative impact is up to what you put…
Learn which foods and herbs can eliminate toxins from your body. Health and wellness are really simple—improve nutrition and remove toxicity. You probably have taken the positive steps of not smoking or drinking alcohol, but there are still numerous environmental pollutants getting into the…
Scientists say that humans only utilize 10 percent of the brain’s power. With regard to increasing your brain power, there is no need to stay up all night studying in order to get a higher IQ. New research and technology allow us to make…
( Natural News ) Proponents of medical marijuana have faced uphill battles the world over, but one place that is embracing the potential of this curative plant is the state of Michigan. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the state has now…
A new study suggests behaviorally limited army ants have proportionately smaller brains than their worker counterparts. Like other social insect colonies (think bees), ants are divided into castes—classes of individuals that play distinct roles. Army ants in particular feature three or four diverse body…
Nootropic Products Market: Overview The term Nootropic is derived from Greek word noos and tropein which means mind and towards respectively. In general Nootropic products are natural and synthetic compounds that can enhance memory, alertness, attention and other cognitive abilities. Nootropic products are alternatively…
Repeat memory champ Nelson Dellis, new record-breaker Xuanxi Yang of Hershey Middle School, and USA Memory Championship founder Tony Dottino (Courtesy of USA Memory Championship) For the last few months, 13-year-old Claire Wang of Los Angeles has been training her memory with playing cards,…
( Natural News ) With social media becoming increasingly popular, various issues have since been linked to its usage. The most recent of these was uncovered by Canadian researchers: They found that spending at least 60 minutes on social media could negatively impact your…
According to Forbes, “at our core, humans have a biological connection to nature. This phenomenon is called biophilia. First introduced by Edward O. Wilson in 1984, the term describes how humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other living things….
( Natural News ) A few years back omega 3s had their time in the limelight as the latest and greatest nutrient you should focus on, with specific attention to fish oil capsules. Although certain types of fish can yield a beneficial amount of…
Shutterstock.com There is constant talk about mental health being as important as physical health, but are we really doing anything to boost our mental well-being? While many of us at least try to fit exercises into our busy schedules, we don’t really focus on…
( Natural News ) Summer is a great time of the year, one where we can get outdoors more often, enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, get some much needed vitamin D, and take that long awaited vacation. Those things alone are a cause for…
It is no secret college students balance many roles in the quest for a college diploma. They are students, teachers, fraternity members, club Presidents, athletes, interns, employees, and many other things. In this juggling act, students pull all-nighters, coordinate group projects, and work hard…
( Natural News ) A study published in the journal Brain Sciences has found that learning a second language can alter how the senses work together to interpret speech . The study, carried out by researchers at Northwestern University , has established that bilingual…
( Natural News ) Consuming brown rice ( Oryza sativa ) has been found to improve cognitive health and prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease . The animal study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine , used a high-pressure technique to…
( Natural News ) Getting the latest scoop on healthy eating can be a chore — especially given how deep industry influences seem to run. Whether it’s covering up toxins hiding in food, or denying the dangers of common ingredients like high fructose corn…
( Natural News ) You may have heard of the many benefits of coconut oil, especially to your skin. But what you may not know is that coconut oil also has potent antibacterial properties , thanks to its medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) content. Clostridium difficile…
Most people know that smoking marijuana can make you feel spaced out or trigger the need for some munchies, but it also can have some other, lesser obvious consequences on your mind as well. There are a number of shocking ways weed can affect…